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• South African Weather Service Issues Public Alert for Cold Fronts as Insurer Santam Warns of Rising Winter Property Risks

  Published: Apr 24, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an urgent alert for cold, wet, and windy conditions as back-to-back cold fronts sweep across the country. Leading insurer Santam...

• Severe Level 4 Storm Warning Issued for KwaZulu-Natal as National Disaster Risks Rise Across South Africa

  Published: Mar 25, 2026

  Section: Environment

  The South African Weather Service has placed several provinces under storm alerts, with KwaZulu-Natal facing a high-risk Level 4 warning for life-threatening flooding and infrastru...

• South African Businesses Face Growing Insurance Risks Amid Escalating Middle East Conflicts and Sanctions

  Published: Mar 16, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Global instability involving the United States, Iran, and Israel is forcing South African enterprises to navigate complex war exclusions and international sanctions within their in...

• South African Insurer Santam Reports Strong 2025 Profits and Signals Strategic Global Reinsurance Expansion

  Published: Mar 9, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Santam Limited achieved a robust underwriting performance in 2025, recording a combined ratio of 88.7% and a net income rise to R4.06 billion. The group is now prioritizing interna...